Pontiac Vibe transmission problems

transmission problem

8.4

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$1,159.00

Average Mileage:

72,796 miles

Number of complaints:

5 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. replace 2 bearings in the transmission (1 reports)
  3. replaced 2 roller bearings (1 reports)

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problem #5

2008Jan 16

Vibe 1.8L

  • Manual transmission
  • 73,000 miles

noise started quietly last week and is getting progressively louder, loudest at 30-40mph.
Seems to be a bearing in the transmission, currently in process of getting estimates and have an appt with the dealer tomorrow. Looks like the transmission will have to be broke down to repair.

Diane F.

Campbellsville, KY, USA

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problem #4

2007Nov 09

(reported on)

Vibe

  • Manual transmission
  • 63,000 miles

It sounds like a bearing problem, but not sure yet. The sound gets louder as I accelerate. It is getting increasing worse.
Checking this site to see if others have experienced the same problem and I can see they have. I would like to get info. from them to help solve the problem.

Carol M.

Mt. Juliet, TN, USA

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problem #3

2007Aug 04

(reported on)

Vibe 1.8L

  • Manual transmission
  • 58,265 miles

I haven't had it fixed yet, but I see I am not alone. My friends at the garage said it will need a new transmission. But it has less than 60000 miles. I've had it a year and thought I was buying Toyota reliability with it. This is unacceptable. I am a single mom with my first child going off to college, completely broke and I have a $1000 repair looming. I'm not sure to whom I complain. I bought it used from a Honda dealer out of town. Do I start with the local Pontiac dealer?

Laura O.

Decorah, IA, USA

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problem #2

2006Apr 23

(reported on)

Vibe

  • 54,879 miles

The problem was scored bearings in a 5 speed manual transmision that seemed to get louder as your speed increased. When the clutch was depressed the noise went away. The vehicle was out of warranty but after many phone conversations with GM customer service, and sending a 3 page letter describing the problems in detail they did reinburse me for the total repair bill.

Donald K.

Grass Lake, MI, USA

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problem #1

2006Apr 23

(reported on)

Vibe

  • 114,836 miles

This is the second time in three years I have experienced the same problem with the 5 speed manual transmission on my 03 Vibe.

Donald K.

Grass Lake, MI, USA

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